Sigmoid Diverticulosis ICD-10-CM Codes

What Sigmoid Diverticulosis ICD-10 codes can I use?

If you’re looking for Sigmoid Diverticulosis ICD codes but you’re having trouble looking for some, that’s because there are no ICD-10 codes that mention sigmoid diverticulosis in their names. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any, though!

There are two ICD-10 codes for Sigmoid Diverticulosis:

• K57.30 - Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

This ICD-10 code is meant for patients with diverticulosis of their large intestines with no abscesses, perforations, or bleeding.

• K57.31 - Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding

This is the same as Item 1, but this time, there is bleeding.

There are other Diverticulosis ICD-10 codes, but since the sigmoid is part of the large intestine (the very end of it), these are the only two ICD-10 codes for Sigmoid Diverticulosis.

Are these Sigmoid Diverticulosis ICD-10 codes billable?

Yes. Both of these ICD-10 codes for Sigmoid Diverticulosis are valid and billable.

Clinical information about Sigmoid Diverticulosis:

• Sigmoid diverticulosis is the condition where small pouches, called diverticula, form in the wall of the sigmoid colon, the final segment of our digestive tract.
• Most individuals with sigmoid diverticulosis remain asymptomatic. However, some may experience bloating, abdominal pain, or changes in bowel habits.
• This condition's exact cause is unknown, but it is often associated with a low-fiber diet.
• High pressure inside the colon due to constipation or straining during bowel movements might cause the formation of these pouches.
• Diagnostics often involve imaging tests such as a CT scan or a colonoscopy.
• While mild cases may be managed with diet modifications and medication, severe or complicated cases may require surgical intervention.
• Preventive measures include a high-fiber diet, adequate hydration, regular exercise, and avoidance of smoking.
• Complications can arise if the diverticula become inflamed or infected, a condition known as diverticulitis. This can cause severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and marked bowel habit changes.

Synonyms include:

• Diverticulosis of colon
• Diverticulosis of colon without diverticulitis
• Diverticulosis of large intestine
• Diverticulosis of large intestine without diverticulitis
• Diverticulosis of rectosigmoid
• Diverticulosis of rectum
• Diverticulosis of sigmoid colon
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